Family Law

1. Guardianship in a marriage shall be in the following order: the father, the father’s trustee, Family Law the paternal grandfathers in ascending order, the son, the son’s male patrilineal descendants, the full brother, agnate brother, the sons of the full brother in descending order, the sons of the agnate brother in descending order, the full paternal uncle, the half- brother uncle, and their sons respectively in descending order, the closest relatives in order of inheritance, and finally the judge. 2. If guardians are of equal degree, the one designated by the woman shall serve as guardian in the marriage contract. If she does not designate a guardian, the marriage may be concluded by any of them. 3. A guardian, including the father, may not conclude the marriage contract of a woman under his guardianship without her consent; the marriage contract must indicate her consent.